Colorado Springs’ entrepreneurs are fostering a deep sense of place and changing the city’s narrative in the process. Not so long ago, we often looked to other destinations to learn what they’re doing and how they achieved success and recognition. That is no longer the case. From tech companies like BombBomb and Formstack to culinary contemporaries like Story Coffee and […]

A collaborative tech community and an unparallel quality of life are just two reasons why Inc. is calling Colorado Springs the state’s next high-growth city. Columnist (and ad exec/PR pro/overall digital guru) Jeff Barrett sat down with a few of the region’s top tech assets, including the Air Force Academy, Altia, BombBomb, Exponential Impact, Living […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – At the end of December 2018, a total of 1,725,947 passengers traveled through the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), representing a 3 percent increase in total passenger traffic compared to the same period in 2017. Although monthly traffic decreased 12.8 percent when compared to last year, year-to-date enplanements show overall sustained growth. […]

Known as Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs boasts an extensive sports industry that is home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, two international sports federations and the headquarters of 24 National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs). Nonetheless, the city’s culture of achievement, rich history, and endless outdoor […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC (Chamber & EDC) welcomes incoming board leadership and new members of the board. Jacob Pruitt, vice president and general manager for T. Rowe Price’s Colorado Springs site, has been elected the 2019 chair of the Chamber & EDC’s Board of Directors. He is the first African-American to hold this […]

For 25 years, the Chamber & EDC has supported, honored and developed women leaders in our business community through the ATHENA Leadership Award. Established internationally in 1982, the award has recognized more than 7,000 leaders worldwide. Each year, we celebrate an outstanding businesswoman who inspires others through her business accomplishments, mentorship of others and community […]

The buzz about the Pikes Peak region continues into 2019 following a year of impressive headlines in 2018. WalletHub just ranked Colorado Springs as the #5 Best City to Find a Job. The ranking compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 30 key indicators of job market strength, including employment growth, monthly average starting salary […]

Just like that, 2018 passed in the blink of an eye. Let’s take a moment to revel in the most impressive headlines of 2018, recognizing Colorado Springs as a desirable destination to live, a smart tech city, its strong economy and more. In case you missed them, here are some of Colorado Springs’s best rankings […]

By Rachel Beck Vice president, government affairs Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC   CHAMBER SUCCESSFUL IN EXTENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF BURDENSOME NEW SALES TAX RULE Background The “Wayfair Decision” (17-494 South Dakota vs. Wayfair) handed down by the Supreme Court will allow city, county, and state governments to collect sales tax from businesses operating on the […]

Colorado Springs is thriving, fueled in large part by the dramatic revitalization of its downtown area. A testament to its rapid growth, Colorado Springs is expected to surpass Denver to become the largest city in Colorado by 2050. This year alone, the city was recognized by the Brookings Institution as the Fastest Growing City for […]